contend

US /kənˈtend/
UK /kənˈtend/
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1.

lidiar con, enfrentar

struggle to surmount (a difficulty or danger)

:
She had to contend with a serious illness.
Tuvo que lidiar con una enfermedad grave.
The team had to contend with strong winds during the race.
El equipo tuvo que lidiar con fuertes vientos durante la carrera.
2.

sostener, argumentar

assert something as a position in an argument

:
He contends that the new policy is unfair.
Él sostiene que la nueva política es injusta.
The lawyer will contend that his client is innocent.
El abogado sostendrá que su cliente es inocente.
3.

competir, contender

compete in order to win something

:
Three teams are contending for the championship.
Tres equipos están compitiendo por el campeonato.
Athletes from various countries will contend for medals.
Atletas de varios países competirán por medallas.